Deion Calls Out Panthers, Along with 7 Other NFL Teams, For Not Sending a Single Scout to Jackson St. Pro Day

[The Huddler]

stfu dion

[jb2288]

I hope we’re stopping by state as well to check out Cross 

[hepcat]

non story. deion is lobbying for his players but his best player is predicted to go undrafted. next

[CPantherKing]

6 minutes ago, BrianS said:

I get what he's saying, but there is a big difference between Jackson State and Ole Miss / Mississippi State.

I mean, objectively it seems like the best use of time for the Panthers yesterday would be watching Malik Willis, no?  Today, Ole Miss and State is a pretty full day.

As a reminder, there were NO players from Jackson State invited to the combine. 

Yeah. Big schools are upset that HBCUs are sniping their players.

James Houston IV was a stand out in the NFLPA and Senior bowls. Invited to both. And players he is better than were at the combine. Why? Big school politics sending a message to 4 and 5 star athletes who choose to use the transfer portal to go to an HBCU to showcase.

The combine is a joke.

Edited March 23, 2022 by CPantherKing

[countryboi]

Before Prime got to Jackson no team would show up to these pro days. Prime is doing Gods work and looking out for his team. that said the Panthers had other pro days and it is what it is. 

[Proudiddy]

44 minutes ago, ECHornet said:

He’s doing what he thinks is best for his program. Trying to drum up interest in Jackson St. 

 

That does not mean sending a scout there was in the best interest of the Panthers. If no one there is a target, spend valuable time elsewhere. Jackson St won’t be able to prevent the Panthers from drafting a player in the future. 

While I understand time and resources allocation, and that no school can stop a team from drafting their players, my opinion is, like in many, if not all avenues in life, relationships matter.  And what makes it look worse is that we either already were down there last night or will be there today.  I understand if we didn't have a prospect we are strongly interested in currently at JSU, but how do we know?  Many times, scouts, despite all of their work, happen upon a prospect they previously overlooked because of pro days, and then they go back and study the tape...  it happens every year.  Considering that likely all of our brass is in Mississippi today, I think we could've spared a low-level scout.  It's just not a good look...  and no, they might not be teeming with NFL talent this year, but they have some, and they will definitely become a powerhouse in years to come as long as Deion is there.  They are already luring top level, 5 and 4 star recruits.  I just think it is just worth it to see what they currently have, as well as establish that relationship for down the road...

I also understand that a large part of this is Deion looking out for his players and his program.  It's 100% the right play on his part...  it's just a bad look for us.

[Proudiddy]

8 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

If there is one player, you don't have to go to the pro day, you can have a private workout when it is convenient.

Good counterpoint.  I was just thinking about the proximity to Corral's pro day and figured it would be a good gesture to build that relationship with Coach Prime and his program.  He is and will be making waves in college football for years to come.

[LinvilleGorge]

35 minutes ago, CPantherKing said:

Hell yeah. You don't know about James Houston?

James Houston IV.  Can cover deep, play every LB position and play the run and pass at the DE position. Better than Luvu, Burns, and Reddick. Hybrid player. Scouts should have been there for him alone. Saints like several HBCU players and they were the only NFC South team in attendance.

 

 

You want him now???

Thanks Panthers for not even doing your homework for a player who works perfectly in the 33 Stack and an instant upgrade over Luvu.

Better than Burns and Reddick? Okay...

[4Corners]

19 minutes ago, Pakmeng said:

You beat them to it

[LinvilleGorge]

22 minutes ago, Proudiddy said:

While I understand time and resources allocation, and that no school can stop a team from drafting their players, my opinion is, like in many, if not all avenues in life, relationships matter.  And what makes it look worse is that we either already were down there last night or will be there today.  I understand if we didn't have a prospect we are strongly interested in currently at JSU, but how do we know?  Many times, scouts, despite all of their work, happen upon a prospect they previously overlooked because of pro days, and then they go back and study the tape...  it happens every year.  Considering that likely all of our brass is in Mississippi today, I think we could've spared a low-level scout.  It's just not a good look...  and no, they might not be teeming with NFL talent this year, but they have some, and they will definitely become a powerhouse in years to come as long as Deion is there.  They are already luring top level, 5 and 4 star recruits.  I just think it is just worth it to see what they currently have, as well as establish that relationship for down the road...

I also understand that a large part of this is Deion looking out for his players and his program.  It's 100% the right play on his part...  it's just a bad look for us.

If you're a college coach recruiting kids then yeah, your relationship with high school programs matters a LOT. I think it matters a whole lot less for NFL coaches. Now if I'm an NFL coach, I absolutely want good ties with the top programs simply as an avenue to get good info on their draft prospects but I honestly don't give a single fug about my relationship with low level programs. At the end of the day, if I want your guys I'll draft them. I don't need them to make the decision to come here.

[cookinbrak]

We have one pick in the top 1 000. I'm pretty sure it ain't gonna be somebody from Jackson State.

[mwright350]

I'm not sure that relationship matters as much as Prime wants it to.  I don't blame him for either feeling how he feels or taking advantage of a situation to get attention on his program but jeez.  These guys have busy, busy schedules right now and simply being near a pro-day does not mandatory attendance make, especially if there are no draft targets playing there.

[KatsAzz]

Hey Deion,i had no idea that Jackson State fielded a football team. Thanks for the information.

[DJ feed me moore]

1 hour ago, CPantherKing said:

Hell yeah. You don't know about James Houston?

James Houston IV.  Can cover deep, play every LB position and play the run and pass at the DE position. Better than Luvu, Burns, and Reddick. Hybrid player. Scouts should have been there for him alone. Saints like several HBCU players and they were the only NFC South team in attendance.

 

 

You want him now???

Thanks Panthers for not even doing your homework for a player who works perfectly in the 33 Stack and an instant upgrade over Luvu.

why did he end up at jackson state? unfortunately I feel like rhule and co only are looking for choir boys.